Surge Application | Rizing Tide

Apply for the Surge Scholarship

PLEASE REVIEW ALL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

DEADLINE: 11:59 PM PACIFIC TIME ON October 6, 2026

Surge Application

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Gender Identity

Chosen Pronouns

Race and Ethnicity (Select all that apply)

Email

Phone/Mobile

Residency Program Name

When will you complete your residency program (e.g., July 2027)?

Cost of Residency Program

Which residency scholarship are you applying for?

How did you hear about this scholarship?

Education

Tell us about your educational history and your aspirations for residency!

DPT Program Attended

Cumulative GPA

List any awards, honors, or achievements you earned as a PT student or during your PT career.

What do you hope to pursue or accomplish after completing your residency?

Essays and Supporting Documentation

Short Essay Questions

We want to understand what makes you, well, you! To help us get to know you better, please answer the following questions about your drive and world perspective. Limit each answer to 500 words and submit all three essays as one PDF file. While you may use an AI model (e.g., ChatGPT) to edit your essay for grammatical errors or clarity, DO NOT submit an essay fully generated by an LLM.

Physical therapy is quickly evolving—direct access, telehealth, and AI-assisted tools are changing how and where patients get care. As a specialist, how have you seen (or how do you foresee) these changes affecting the patient experience, and how do you plan to approach this changing field?
Reflect on how your cultural perspective and personal history position you to address health disparities in underrepresented communities. Draw on one or more specific examples.
The PT profession is under real pressure. Flat reimbursement, rising productivity quotas, and shorter visit times make it harder to give patients the care they actually need. When those pressures conflict with what's best for the patient, how will you protect the quality of your care? Please be specific.

Three Short Essays

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Official Transcript

Upload your official DPT program transcript here.

Official Transcript

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Acceptance Letter

Upload the acceptance letter from the residency program you plan to attend here.

Acceptance Letter

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Letters of Recommendation

Please upload two letters of recommendation below in PDF format. Ensure the letters were written by a previous professor, CI, mentor, or industry professional and that they answer the following questions:

How do you know the scholarship applicant?
What qualities do you see in this individual?
Why do you feel this individual should receive this scholarship?

Letters of recommendation may also be sent directly to applications@rizing-tide.com. Please ensure that the sender includes your name in the subject line of the email.

Two Letters of Recommendation

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I attest that I did not ask an LLM (a.k.a. AI) to generate any of my application materials.

I understand that all eligible students who apply for a Rizing Tide scholarship are automatically enrolled in Rizing Tide's Employer Connect program. This free-to-participate program connects students with employment opportunities nationwide.